a) Explain the types of volume changes in soil. What is the importanc…
Previous year question for Geotechnical Engineering.
Question
a) Explain the types of volume changes in soil. What is the importance of Terzaghi's one-dimensional consolidation theory?
b) A normally consolidated clay layer 6 m thick is subjected to an increase in effective stress from 120 kPa to 240 kPa. The compression index Cc=0.28, and the initial void ratio $e_0=0.85$.
i) Calculate the consolidation settlement.
ii) If the initial layer thickness is 6 m, find the percentage of settlement.
iii) Comment on soil behavior under loading.
- Year: 2022
- Subject: Geotechnical Engineering